A profession with the greatest risk of falls at work from dangerous heights are roof contractors installing gutters. Like roofers and contractors who use high ladders at work, roof contractors who install and service gutters work under dangerous conditions that subject them to the dangers of falling from heights, resulting in severe work injuries, also… Read More »
Industrial equipment comes with certain hazards for those who operate them in factories and plants, and they can also be dangerous even when they are not in use. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures prevent power sources from starting up unexpectedly and allow them to be safely inspected and repaired as needed. Companies that do not take LOTO… Read More »
Each year, nearly 100 workers in the United States lose their lives in forklift accidents, according to the National Safety Council. Thousands more are seriously injured in forklift-related incidents that could have been prevented. This evidence points to the conclusion that forklift safety is often overlooked in the workplace. Forklifts can be difficult to operate… Read More »
Overexertion injuries and falls are types of workplace injuries that are usually covered under workers’ compensation. Even though workplaces have gotten safer over the last two decades, the costs associated with workplace injuries have increased, even when adjusting for inflation. Overexertion injuries and incidents involving falls account for nearly half of all workplace injuries. Liberty… Read More »
The National Safety Council (NSC) recognizes June as National Safety Month, a time to reflect and reassess safety programs and practices in homes and workplaces. This year, National Safety Month occurs at an especially unique time. As the nation and the world faces the threat of COVID-19, it is now more important than ever to… Read More »
When a work accident happens, an employee is forced to deal with a loss of wages because he or she can no longer work. Lost wages can put an enormous stress not only on the injured employee, but also on the employee’s entire family. How is Temporary Disability Benefits Calculated? In New Jersey, an employee is… Read More »
New Jersey recognizes two separate and distinct types of workers’ compensation claims; traumatic accident claims and occupational disease claims. What is a Traumatic Accident Claim? A claim for a traumatic work accident usually involves a one-time trauma wherein an employee sustains an injury, such as a slip and fall, motor vehicle accident, lifting, or injuries that are… Read More »
Each year, thousands of workers lose their lives while on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were over 5,000 workplace fatalities in the United States in 2017. Of these fatalities, over 800 were due to fatal falls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), reported that between January 2012 and… Read More »
Heart disease is often referred to as the silent killer. Hypertension and other forms of heart disease can be present without significant warning signs and bring devastating results. Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death among American adults. However, there are things that adults can do to maintain cardiovascular health.… Read More »
Workers’ compensation insurance is a necessity for all workplaces. Injuries happen at work; whether you suffer a broken bone on your construction job or a soft tissue injury on your office job, workers’ compensation insurance is there to cover your lost wages and medical expenses. These benefits are available to both workers and employers. In… Read More »
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